Have you been here?

Hop on the Northern Line tube southbound to the banks of the River Thames, home to Borough Market. Now more than a decade old, it’s inspired many copycats but none bests this original: the old Victorian market under the railway viaduct was repurposed in 2001 to sell artisanal foodstuffs, and has become a chefs’ mecca. Wander through its three main areas—Green, Middle and the outdoor Jubilee market—and pick up locally-made products, whether gooey chocolate cakes from Konditor & Cook or cheese from Neal’s Yard Dairy.